Life by Faith : Father Nicholas Vieron

A legacy of ecumenicism that changed the face of Memphis.

Father Nicholas Vieron has faithfully served the Annunciation Memphis community since his arrival in 1955. For more than six decades, he helped develop a culture of community, bridging relationships between Greeks and non-Greeks within the Church, and across traditional boundaries of faith. Throughout the early- and mid-twentieth century, segregation was widespread in Memphis. Under the leadership of Rabbi James Wax and Father Nicholas, the Memphis Ministers Association played an integral role in negotiating between the city government and the black sanitation workers. Throughout his life, Father Nick called on his dedication to the Orthodox Christian faith to guide his actions.

LIFE BY FAITH VIDEO SERIES

Life by Faith is a new video series powered by the OCN following everyday Orthodox Christians living their “Life by Faith”. With each interview, we explore how faith impacts family, careers, friendships, daily routines and decisions. Our aim is to inspire Orthodox Christians everywhere with stories of triumph, struggle, love, loss, and hope in Christ. We hope that these stories will be a reminder that we are never alone in our journey of living a “Life by Faith”.

Alexia Loughman is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, where her heart will always be. She is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where she studied journalism and international affairs. After a short career in cable news, Alexia pursued her masters of English education, and she continues to share her passion of effective communication with her students. Married to a naval officer, Alexia currently lives with her husband in Singapore and teaches at an international high school with students from around the world. No matter where she has roamed, the bedrock of her life has always been her family and the Orthodox Church.

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